Education
Education advocates tell Pa. governor: fund public schools!
June 26, 2013They came from every corner of Pennsylvania yesterday, and some from New Jersey and New York.
Read moreShocking new cuts will gut Chicago schools
June 21, 2013After closing 50 schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools are cutting elementary and high school budgets tens of millions of dollars.
Read moreMichigan rally slams Republicans’ “Education Inc.” agenda
June 21, 2013LANSING, Mich. - Pam Kirchens believes that a free quality public education is the cornerstone of a democratic society and that every child in Michigan deserves access to equal and excellent public education.
Read moreTeachers’ unions push Congress for broader measures of pupil progress
June 17, 2013"We believe all children deserve great schools, and Congress must make the investments so we are ensuring opportunity for all children, not exacerbating current inequities."
Read moreLetter from the heartland: Who should get the scholarship?
June 13, 2013Recently, I had an opportunity to be a part of a committee that was awarding scholarships to local students.
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